What does it mean that the Bible is a story. Does the fact that the Bible is a story mean we don’t have follow any of its rules?
The Bible Is a Story: Everything That Does & Doesn’t Mean
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Ernesto Duke on How to Read the Old Testament
I’m honored to have Ernesto Duke on the show today to discuss how to read the Old Testament and understand its role in this grand story that points to Jesus. Ernesto is a prof of mine from Eternity Bible College.
Does It Matter How I Read the Bible?
What does it meant to read the Bible as story? And is reading the Bible as story just an excuse for introducing new morals that are more socially acceptable? Furthermore, since the Bible is divine, can’t it speak to people differently? Who says there is one right way to read the Bible? Besides, since the Bible is so old, how can we even know what the right way is?
Get the Clarity Your Life Deserves
Most of us feel confused about life because we’re trying to figure out why things are the way they are just from our perspective on it. The Making Sense of Life Journey is an online course that walks you through the divine narrative at play in this world.
Discover the Message of the Bible for Yourself
The message of scripture is a beautiful message! But we may miss its beauty unless we read it as one continuous story. Let me give you three practical tips anyone can begin doing right now that will revolutionize your reading and study of scripture.
How Should We Interpret the Bible?
The Bible is about God. He has a message he wants to communicate to humanity, and he has revealed it through this collection of writings. Here’s how to interpret what it says.
7 Ways My Perspective Has Changed After Four Semesters of Bible College
We end the year, today, and as I reflect on this past one I can’t help but think about the ways my perspective has changed since starting Bible college several years ago.
Finding Jesus in an Ugly Israel
The Bible doesn’t attempt to give every detail about life; but rather, it tells us a story. It tells us the story of God and the kingdom he has formed. It tells us the story of humanity and our deep brokenness and need for his redemption. Most importantly, it tells us the story of Jesus: the intersection of God and man. Hidden throughout all these stories of depravity are signs of the Messiah to come.
How we think about the Bible is shaped by more than we realize.
We are all shaped by way more than we realize when it comes to how think about the Bible, about God, and about life.
Youth Groups, False Converts, and Bible Translations
Should churches have youth groups? How do we keep from creating false converts? And which translation is best for our generation?
Is It Wrong to Wear a Wedding Ring?
As an effort to thoughtfully engage “Is it wrong” kinds of questions instead of writing them off, I have opened an “Is it wrong…” column on the blog. Each week we’ll take a look at an issue we might wonder “is it wrong” about and unpack it. This week, we’ll look at the wedding ring.
Can You Be a Christian and Not Accept Refugees?
Without adding to the meaningless noise of opinions on the current refugee crisis, in this post I want to wrestle with some questions specific to those of us who claim to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Can we say we are “little Christs” and not accept refugees?
Have we in the American church become so obsessed about the cares of this world and deceived by riches, and have we become so in love with other things that God’s word has been choked out of our midst and we are proving unfruitful?
If we do not accept refugees, can we claim Christ as our Lord? If we do not commit to suffering for the Gospel, can we expect to share in the resurrection?
